Dear Christians-who-love-sports:
Tim Tebow does not "deserve" to be starting.
I know, I'm a heathen, aren't I?
Lemme esplain.
I have seen status after status the past five weeks bemoaning the fact that Tebow hasn't gotten to play or start. And just about everyone insists that it MUST be because he's a Christian.
I have a startling theory to share with you.
Maybe, just maybe, he hasn't started til now because...he isn't that awesome at the game of professional football.
I'm not sayin', I'm just sayin'.
There are many Christians in the NFL. Tebow is not the only one. There are also many backups in the NFL. And many of them work just as hard as Tebow.
I have nothing against Tim Tebow. I think he's a great guy who loves the Lord and happens to pay football. I'm just severely annoyed with people who think he "deseveres" to play and to start because he's a Christian. That really isn't related to football. It's a game. He isn't the only one that plays it.
P.S. I've even been backed up by a prof on this. He says Tebow is inconsistent and unready for the pros.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Art Majors FTW
I love being an art major. Why is that, do you ask?
I will tell you.
1. We do things like pull up virtual fireplaces whilst we critique.
2. We don't have very many midterms, and when we do, our profs tell us to use fake names and draw pictures to go along with the questions.
3. We get to play with dangerous chemicals on a regular basis. We also stand around and chat in the dark room next to said chemicals, with little ventalation. We did actually wear gloves today, though, which is an improvement.
4. Star Wars font!
5. Studying: Optional
Win? I think yes.
I will tell you.
1. We do things like pull up virtual fireplaces whilst we critique.
2. We don't have very many midterms, and when we do, our profs tell us to use fake names and draw pictures to go along with the questions.
3. We get to play with dangerous chemicals on a regular basis. We also stand around and chat in the dark room next to said chemicals, with little ventalation. We did actually wear gloves today, though, which is an improvement.
4. Star Wars font!
5. Studying: Optional
Win? I think yes.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Part Two: I'm Not Very Good at this Christian thing
I've been meaning to write this for over a week now, but art eats my life sometimes. Most days all I really want to do is take a nap. Anyways, I'm sure you're dying to see my new list (I love lists. I think it has to do with being left-handed?), so here you are:
1. I haven't read Crazy Love all the way through. I started it, I really did, and I had every intention of loving and finishing it. That didn't happen. In all honesty I was bored by chapter three. It's sitting on my shelf here at school, begging to be read and appreciated. Maybe someday...
2. I haven't read Radical. I also find David Platt to be a bad public speaker. No, it's not the fact that he has a lisp. I just wasn't as rivited as I had expected.
3. I have never been prayer walking. Actually, I hadn't even heard of it before I came to school. It's pretty popular. Almost as populer as Chacos...
4. Some sort of religious programming came on TLC the other day, and I switched to Disney channel. I don't really think any other explanation is needed here.
Hey, at least I'm not cliche...right?
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Job search:Fail
Job hunting isn't supposed to be this hard. I got my first job at 15 and was hired on the spot. Same with the other job that lasted three weeks and then the business closed...My boss here even likes me, and he didn't have a say in the hiring last year.
You'd think if I found a job in the small town, I could find one in the town that is at least 4 times larger. Sigh.
All I want is some measley extra income so that I can stay in school, go to Taco Bell, and maybe take flying lessons. Is that too much to ask??
You'd think if I found a job in the small town, I could find one in the town that is at least 4 times larger. Sigh.
All I want is some measley extra income so that I can stay in school, go to Taco Bell, and maybe take flying lessons. Is that too much to ask??
Sunday, September 11, 2011
9/11 & 35,000
Let me start by saying that I am not anti-America at all. I happen to love being an American, and I wouldn't want to be a citizen of any other country. However, that does not mean that I am proud of or condone everything that goes on.
Why is it that it takes tragedy to bring people together? What if we, as the body of Christ, actually truely cared about people on a day to day basis?
I am not trying to discount the events of September 11, 2001. What happened was terrible, and I would not wish it on anyone. I think the men and women involved in rescue and cleanup did an incredible thing.
But.
Over 50 million children have died as a result of abortion. That is more people than Hitle and Stalin killed combined.
Every year, 35,000 people die of starvation and lack of clean water.
Yes, we should rush to help in times of tragedy. But there are people in personal tragedy every day, and we do nothing.
All the world could have clean drinking water for a little over $10 million. That really isn't very much if you think about it.
Why is it we think it's ok to ignore those around us? Jesus calls us to love widows, orphans, and our neighbors.
It's time to start.
Remember 9/11 and the great loss.
Just don't forget those still alive. Those slowly dying every day. Those we have the power to help.
Do something.
Love them like Jesus.
Why is it that it takes tragedy to bring people together? What if we, as the body of Christ, actually truely cared about people on a day to day basis?
I am not trying to discount the events of September 11, 2001. What happened was terrible, and I would not wish it on anyone. I think the men and women involved in rescue and cleanup did an incredible thing.
But.
Over 50 million children have died as a result of abortion. That is more people than Hitle and Stalin killed combined.
Every year, 35,000 people die of starvation and lack of clean water.
Yes, we should rush to help in times of tragedy. But there are people in personal tragedy every day, and we do nothing.
All the world could have clean drinking water for a little over $10 million. That really isn't very much if you think about it.
Why is it we think it's ok to ignore those around us? Jesus calls us to love widows, orphans, and our neighbors.
It's time to start.
Remember 9/11 and the great loss.
Just don't forget those still alive. Those slowly dying every day. Those we have the power to help.
Do something.
Love them like Jesus.
Saturday, September 3, 2011
3 day weekenddd
It's Labor Day weekend, which means there's only like 43 people left on campus. It has it's positives and negatives. It's significantly less dramatic, for starters.
I have been super productive so far. I have worked out, make three boxes of brownies, done laundry, played guitar, balanced my check book,ironed, washed dishes, and organized things. I know, I'm great at this whole domestic thing.
I'm planning on taking 2-4 online quizzes, writing 1-3 papers, buying my roommate a birthday present, and spreading love and sunshine to the world.
You should probably be in awe right now. :P
I have been super productive so far. I have worked out, make three boxes of brownies, done laundry, played guitar, balanced my check book,ironed, washed dishes, and organized things. I know, I'm great at this whole domestic thing.
I'm planning on taking 2-4 online quizzes, writing 1-3 papers, buying my roommate a birthday present, and spreading love and sunshine to the world.
You should probably be in awe right now. :P
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
I'm not very good at this Christian thing...
...I'm also not very good at blogging. However, I only know one person who updates her blog on a regular basis, so I'm not overly concerned.
Anyways, being back on the Baptist campus has reminded me of something: I'm not the greatest at this whole Christian thing. Why, do you ask?
1. I hate journaling. And by hate, I do mean hate. Which makes blogging seem ironic. I dunno. Something about writing about my feelings and such just does not appeal to me. I used to by journals and notebooks a lot, because they're super cute, but it has turned out to be futile.
2. I own neither Toms nor Chacos. I would love to buy some Toms, I just have no money. No offense to the 945 students here who wear them, but Chacos are not attractive. I know it makes you look like Super-outdoor-missiounary-adventure-Christian, but I just can't take them seriously. I think I wore sandels similar to those in...fourth grade.
3. I cannot play the djembe. If Jesus was musically inclined, this is what He played. I'm pretty sure at least one of the twelve probably did as well. I'm not sure how the djembe ended up with the honor of being one of the top holy instruments, but it's definitely not in my area of expertise.
4. I have never played guitar whilst sitting around a campfire. However, I'm taking a guitar class this semester, so this one is attainable!
5. I don't get up early for quiet time. I also didn't get up in time for class the other day...but I think God understands some people's extreme need for sleep. Besides, He's around all day.
6. I fail at intense mission experiences. This one needs explaning. On my mission trip this summer we went to a memorial site that happened to be a graveyard. I, in my skewed perspective of reality, happened to reallyyy like graveyards. I was super excited to be going to one, whist my team was all serious and prayerful. I was literaly trying to disguise my happiness, since I figured it would probably be frowned upon.
I'm sure there's more, but this is my current list. I don't really know how the people around me perceive my spiritual life, but hopefully they aren't judging me by my lack of "spiritual" footwear. I guess it's a good thing God doesn't actually require any of this stuff, huh?
Anyways, being back on the Baptist campus has reminded me of something: I'm not the greatest at this whole Christian thing. Why, do you ask?
1. I hate journaling. And by hate, I do mean hate. Which makes blogging seem ironic. I dunno. Something about writing about my feelings and such just does not appeal to me. I used to by journals and notebooks a lot, because they're super cute, but it has turned out to be futile.
2. I own neither Toms nor Chacos. I would love to buy some Toms, I just have no money. No offense to the 945 students here who wear them, but Chacos are not attractive. I know it makes you look like Super-outdoor-missiounary-adventure-Christian, but I just can't take them seriously. I think I wore sandels similar to those in...fourth grade.
3. I cannot play the djembe. If Jesus was musically inclined, this is what He played. I'm pretty sure at least one of the twelve probably did as well. I'm not sure how the djembe ended up with the honor of being one of the top holy instruments, but it's definitely not in my area of expertise.
4. I have never played guitar whilst sitting around a campfire. However, I'm taking a guitar class this semester, so this one is attainable!
5. I don't get up early for quiet time. I also didn't get up in time for class the other day...but I think God understands some people's extreme need for sleep. Besides, He's around all day.
6. I fail at intense mission experiences. This one needs explaning. On my mission trip this summer we went to a memorial site that happened to be a graveyard. I, in my skewed perspective of reality, happened to reallyyy like graveyards. I was super excited to be going to one, whist my team was all serious and prayerful. I was literaly trying to disguise my happiness, since I figured it would probably be frowned upon.
I'm sure there's more, but this is my current list. I don't really know how the people around me perceive my spiritual life, but hopefully they aren't judging me by my lack of "spiritual" footwear. I guess it's a good thing God doesn't actually require any of this stuff, huh?
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